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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 342.93 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 342.93 and 107.00 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 342.93 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/342.93 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 342.93 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 36,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.80/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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